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KIRO 7 News Staff

Washington to decommission COVID response site this week

The Washington State Coronavirus Response website coronavirus.wa.gov will be decommissioned by the Washington State Department of Health on Dec. 1.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

Three teens arrested for assault, robbery at gunpoint in Central District

Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a report of two robberies on Friday. Three teenage suspects have been arrested.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Weather around Puget Sound will be a ‘doozy’ with chances of snow

It's not often you hear the word "doozy," but WSDOT tweeted out that "this week will be a doozy, weather-wise" with chance of snow.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Voter turnout dips in WA compared to previous midterm

The data shows 64% of eligible voters in Washington state chose to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm -- less than the 72% voter turnout four years ago.
4 years ago
mental health...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle students declare ‘victory’ in fight to fund mental health counselors

A group of Seattle students is celebrating "a victory" as $4 million in funds for mental health counselors nears final approval.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Police hunt for suspect after 61-year-old stabbed in Pioneer Square

Seattle police are investigating after a 61-year-old was stabbed in Pioneer Square Saturday night.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Pierce County Sheriff trial to begin after illness delay

Jury selection begins in the trial against a Pierce County Sheriff, for reporting a Black man threatened to kill him, a claim considered false reporting
4 years ago
snow...
Bill Kaczaraba

A dose of winter for Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region this week

The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area could see snow this week. The closer you get to the mountains, the more likely you'll see snow.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News, Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect arrested after 11-year-old injured in road rage shooting on I-5 near Tacoma Mall

Just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, WSP announced that a 19-year-old suspect had been taken into custody in connection to the shooting.
4 years ago
9-year-old boy shot by 8-year-old brother in Federal Way - Photo by South Sound News....
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

Federal Way gun owner charged after 8-year-old shoots 9-year-old brother in head

Charges were filed against a Federal Way man accused of leaving a gun on his bed, where it was found by his two younger brothers, and one boy shot the other boy in the head.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Man found dead in rolled over car after shooting in Everett

Everett Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a rollover collision Friday evening.
4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Kent starts fundraising campaign for election recount

The hotly contested race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District has been called for Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez, but Republican Challenger Joe Kent hasn't given up -- and now he's pushing for a recount.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Renton man gets 10 years in prison in drug trafficking case

A federal judge has sentenced a Renton, Washington man to 10 years in prison for his role in a violent drug distribution ring, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle.
4 years ago
Local writer pushes for greater LGBTQ inclusion in comic books (Photo from KIRO 7)...
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

‘Anybody can be a hero’: Local writer’s comic books promote inclusivity, empower LGBTQ readers

For some, comic books are collectors’ items. For others, they are an escape through reading.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

11-year-old injured in suspected road rage shooting on I-5 near Tacoma Mall

The shooting, which took place on northbound I-5 south of 38th Street near the Tacoma Mall, was reported at about 2:20 p.m.
4 years ago
snow...
Ted Buehner

What to expect on the drive home with snow in the Cascades

Many motorists will be returning home tomorrow after the long holiday weekend and the Apple Cup in Pullman.
4 years ago
snow...
Frank Sumrall

Lowland snow looming for Seattle region early next week

Washington is expecting anywhere from eight to 18 inches of snowfall in the passes from Saturday through Sunday night.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Nearly 2 dozen people forced out of Tacoma apartments after Thanksgiving fire

Smoke and flames were seen on the second- and third-floor decks of one building and flames had spread into the attic.
4 years ago
Chris Wesolowicz (Photo courtesy of Wesolowicz Family GoFundMe)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Details emerge about man shot and killed in Southcenter parking garage

Mary Wesolowicz told KIRO 7 her husband was selfless, always putting others first, and in his final act, he did everything he could to save her.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Victims identified in Friday’s plane crash near Snohomish

Four people were killed last Friday after a small plane crashed into a field and caught fire near Snohomish.
4 years ago
Bald Eagle...
Lisa Brooks

Bald Eagle with bird flu found in West Seattle park

The West Seattle Blog reports a local naturalist found a Bald Eagle on the ground sick at Lincoln Park in West Seattle.
4 years ago
Black Friday...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Black Friday shopping will look a little different this year

Black Friday may not be the big holiday shopping kickoff it once was, as stores will look a little different this year.
4 years ago
World Cup Beer...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle man visiting Qatar finds solution to World Cup alcohol ban

A Seattle man who’s visiting Qatar has created a map of where to find a beer or other alcoholic drink at legal establishments in the country.
4 years ago
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office is clarifying some of his comments made during last week's "State of...
Frank Sumrall

ShotSpotter tech nipped from Seattle budget despite mayor’s push

ShotSpotter's CEO and Department Director both donated to Harrell during his 2013 and 2021 mayoral campaigns.
4 years ago